Printhead - Tektronix Phaser 360 Service Manual

Printhead

Tools required
Torque magnetic screwdriver
Flat blade screw driver
Printhead removal tool
Silicon reservoir plugs
printhead-to-drum gap tool
The printhead removal tool, sometimes referred to as the hot head tool, allows
you to handle the printhead while it is hot and protects the printhead faceplate.
Warning Even when the printer is turned off, AC line voltages may be
present at the printer heaters while the printer is plugged into AC
power.
1.
Turn off the printer and remove the power cord.
2. Remove the top and right-side covers as explained in the earlier topic,
"Cabinet panels and covers" on page 8-4.
3. Remove the ink loader as explained in the earlier topic, "Ink loader"
on page 8-6.
4.
Disconnect the power wiring harness and ground wire leading from
the printhead to the power supply. Note how the wiring harness is
tie-wrapped to the printer frame. Also disconnect the ground cable
running from the printhead to the power control board.
5. Tilt the printhead forward to its print position and disconnect the data
ribbon cable leading from the printhead to the power control board.
Warning The printhead is hot.
Field Replaceable Unit Disassembly/Assembly
T-15 TORX tip
T-20 TORX extended shank
POSIDRIV #2 tip
9/64-inch hex driver tip
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